Deputy General Counsel

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Deputy General Counsel with OMES, you will enjoy generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually. You will also receive a comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, in-office position that supports the Legal team. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma
• Active member of the State Bar of Oklahoma
• Five (5) years legal experience as a licensed attorney

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate highly complex contracts in accordance with the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act and the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act.
• Assist in the development, preparation, and presentation of cases before administrative, state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Analyze complex factual and legal issues across multiple areas of state and federal law and prepare legal opinions, memoranda of fact and law, and other legal documents.
• Assist in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration, completes reports on changes in legislation, evaluate proposed legislation and recommends for agency action in response thereto.
• Assist in drafting rules, conducts public rules hearings, and prepares documentation for the administrative rulemaking process.
• Interpret and advise on laws, regulations, legal opinions, and administrative policies involved in the operation of the agency and its interactions with industry, private or professional associations, state, federal, or local government, and the general public.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Supports other OMES attorneys, as needed.

Benefits

• 15 days of vacation
• 15 days of sick leave
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive